In today's market, with low foreclosure discount compared to past buyer's markets and a lot of "motivated buyers", the risk/reward ratio keeps me far away from the courthouse steps. 

Exactly, if someone else has a different motivation, lower return threshold, or is a fool, let them have it. 

Sometimes big corporations have a tendency to keep certain projects on life support and not really moving forward.They don't want to scrap it but haven't been presented with a plan or motivation to improve and move it forward.

How is private money lending currently influencing the real estate market?

Understanding the seller's motivations and priorities helped us close the deal quickly and secure excellent terms.Remember, negotiation is not just about numbers; it's about building trust and rapport.

Maybe it will go quicker than others because you are motivated, but start with that good help mindset that you finished with.

The information you receive is geared to motivating you to purchase additional services, at a large price.

This is probably heavily influenced by the past experiences at Scoutpads/MBP etc, and rightly so.

Your motivation is excellent so now you need to build credit, knowledge, resources, and connections.

We found out the sellers were highly motivated due to personal problems so we were able to negotiate some of the closing and we able to get into this house with little down.